1 Thessalonians 1:4-7

New International Version

⁴ For we know, brothers and sisters^[a] loved by God,^(A) that he has chosen you, ⁵ because our gospel^(B) came to you not simply with words but also with power,^(C) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know^(D) how we lived among you for your sake. ⁶ You became imitators of us^(E) and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering^(F) with the joy^(G) given by the Holy Spirit.^{(H) 7} And so you became a model^(I) to all the believers in Macedonia^(J) and Achaia.^(K)